From Basement Shows to the Big Stage - The Launch Pad Gap
The next big leap for artists, venues, and community organizers might not be another gig - it might be a smarter system. Martel Strickland and Kenneth Cortez reveal how they are working in West Michigan to build a launchpad that helps creators move from basement shows to real stages, while using AI to organize opportunities, training, and community impact.
Martel Strickland, founder of DJFest.app, shares how a music festival evolved into a platform designed to connect artists, vendors, photographers, production teams, and event organizers inside one platform. Kenneth Cortez, VP of the Film…
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